as in yachts
a boat equipped with one or more sails
we went sailing on the secluded lake in a little two-person dinghy
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Recent Examples of dinghies
Golden mussels clog the thruster and decorate the underside of his dinghies.
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Calmatters, Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2025
Dozens have died in recent years trying to cross one of the world’s busiest shipping lanes in overcrowded dinghies.
—CNN Money, 28 Sep. 2025
Calmatters, Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2025
Dozens have died in recent years trying to cross one of the world’s busiest shipping lanes in overcrowded dinghies.
—CNN Money, 28 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dinghies
Noun
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To top it off, the X-Shinobi yachts are equipped with hybrid diesel-electric propulsion systems, ensuring a quiet and fume-free cruising experience for guests while helping to reduce the environmental impact of marine tourism.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
1 May 2026
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So many of celebrity culture’s finest moments have taken place on or around yachts in recent years.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
1 May 2026
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Despite the dramatic disruption, a small number of ships are still coming in and out of the Persian Gulf via the strait.—
Henrik Pettersson,
CNN Money,
29 Apr. 2026
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The two new ships represent the sixth and seventh additions to the Icon class.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The abundance of teak also recalls traditional sailboats.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
16 Apr. 2026
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The tranquil, turquoise waters of this part of Virgin Gorda are ideal for yachts and sailboats, which stake out a spot here for a night or two.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Apr. 2026
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The 3-billion-euro agreement included the purchase of 24 Rafale fighter jets and four state-of-the-art frigates including the Kimon, which Macron and Mitsotakis visited Saturday.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
25 Apr. 2026
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Japan agreed on April 18 on a deal to provide Australia's navy with the first of almost a dozen stealth frigates, part of a wider military build up by Canberra aimed at boosting its long-range firepower to deter China.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
20 Apr. 2026
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“Dinghies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dinghies. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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